Iran Navy rescues South Korean tanker in the Sea of Oman

Iranian Navy rescued a South Korean oil tanker with 18 crews onboard in the Sea of Oman (also known as Gulf of Oman).

The tanker which has started the trip from Bangladesh and was heading to the UAE, called for help 30 miles away from western south of Bandar-e Jask following fire in its engine room.

An Iranian maritime official said Iran succeeded to rescue the South Korean tanker by on-time coordination, adding the forces have extinguished the fire and the tanker continued its path with crews onboard.